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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was manufactured 2 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the QX10 grades vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony TX30

 QX10 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony QX10

 TX30 QX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.3""Larger display (+3.3")
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony TX30

 QX10 TX30 
RevealedSeptember 2013July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the QX10 against the TX30.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and TX30.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (105g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (105g)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Launched 2013-09-04 2013-07-26
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings None -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $230